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Codecademy is a NYC based startup that aims to equip people with employable digital skills by teaching them how to code. We’re looking for versatile full-stack senior software engineers who bring new ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, graphics, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile. As a senior software engineer, you will help lead projects critical to Codecademy’s needs with opportunities to switch projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic about tackling new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Codecademy’s team is passionate about teaching technical skills to millions of people across the world, and building the best online learning environment. If you value creating polished digital experiences, building scalable systems, and understanding customer and business needs to create awesome web and mobile products, Codecademy is the place for you!

Responsibilities:

  • Help lead the design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of our software.
  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.

Requirements:

  • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Ruby, Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Swift, Python, JavaScript, or Go.
  • Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.
  • Experience with frontend and frontend frameworks and/or back-end technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing user-facing software.
  • Experience with the latest and greatest web standards, including HTML5 and CSS3.
  • Strong knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS or React JS.
  • Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.
  • Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
  • An understanding of the principles of accessibility and can build products that are accessible to users with disabilities.
  • Experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, developing large software systems, and/or graphics software development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Megan O’Neill
UX Writer
COURSE CORRECTION
Encouragement for learning new skills
Megan O’Neill’s UX career started back when she was in marketing at Codecademy. An engineer put out a call on Slack for help writing an error message, and she jumped at the chance to pitch in. “It might sound silly, but it was just so much fun,” she said. After 15 years in marketing, she’d been contemplating a career move, but wasn’t sure if it was the right time to share her interest in switching roles. “If it didn’t work out, I wasn’t sure what would happen. But in the end, my interest was met with a lot of support — and even excitement,” she said. Now, she’s the team’s first UX writer.
Megan O’Neill’s UX career started back when she was in marketing at Codecademy. An engineer put out a call on Slack for help writing an error message, and she jumped at the chance to pitch in. “It might sound silly, but it was just so much fun,” she said. After 15 years in marketing, she’d been contemplating a career move, but wasn’t sure if it was the right time to share her interest in switching roles. “If it didn’t work out, I wasn’t sure what would happen. But in the end, my interest was met with a lot of support — and even excitement,” she said. Now, she’s the team’s first UX writer.
We support learners on their journeys — and we are a team of lifelong learners ourselves.
Ankit Rakha
Director of Data
UPPING THE ANTE
AI tools enable new possibilities in education
Artificial intelligence has become a critical component of decision-making at Codecademy. Ankit Rakha’s team has made great strides in using data and AI to set up a diversity, equity and inclusion analytics dashboard; create a data guild; open an experimentation forum; and incorporate enterprise tooling and machine learning platforms. He likes to think of the data science and engineering teams as a sort of “think tank” for Codecademy, providing insights, helping business partners find solutions and articulating needs: “We believe that data is our users’ voice.”
Artificial intelligence has become a critical component of decision-making at Codecademy. Ankit Rakha’s team has made great strides in using data and AI to set up a diversity, equity and inclusion analytics dashboard; create a data guild; open an experimentation forum; and incorporate enterprise tooling and machine learning platforms. He likes to think of the data science and engineering teams as a sort of “think tank” for Codecademy, providing insights, helping business partners find solutions and articulating needs: “We believe that data is our users’ voice.”
My goal is to inspire and support our efforts in becoming more data-driven in our approach to serving our learners.
Koma Gandy
VP of Curriculum
Feeling heard
Where everyone’s opinions are considered
As the leader of the team that develops new curriculum features, Gandy said she strives to create an environment where her team feels empowered to speak up. "It’s important for people to feel heard, valued and included in order to achieve the best experiences for our learners," she said, adding that numerous opportunities for employees to run with their ideas and impact the platform have come from this open environment.
As the leader of the team that develops new curriculum features, Gandy said she strives to create an environment where her team feels empowered to speak up. "It’s important for people to feel heard, valued and included in order to achieve the best experiences for our learners," she said, adding that numerous opportunities for employees to run with their ideas and impact the platform have come from this open environment.
We work tirelessly to create opportunities through education, for both our learners and ourselves as employees.

What are Codecademy (a Skillsoft company) Perks + Benefits

Codecademy (a Skillsoft company) Benefits Overview

In addition to base pay, paid holidays, equity packages, and generous health benefits:

We offer a $50 monthly stipend for use towards gym memberships, fitness classes, meditation, massages.
We offer a subsidy on Citi Bike memberships--don't just work in the city, see the city! Pre-tax commuter benefits.
We offer $1,000 a year towards education and growth to be used towards conferences, certifications, or any other opportunities to learn!
Catered lunch (Tuesday through Thursday in office) and a fully-stocked kitchen
Up to $75/month internet stipend when remote.
GrubHub+ Membership
401k account through Human Interest
OneMedical account for primary care
Codecademy Pro account
Unlimited vacation policy: We encourage (and sometimes demand!) that employees take vacation time to rest and reboot.

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
Company equity
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Online course subscriptions available
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